Help Give Amile a Fighting Chance to a Healthy Life
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6 October 2017 Your FREE Caxton Local Newspaper - www.bereamail.co.za Help give Amile a fi ghting chance to a healthy life 3 UNSIGHTLY substations may be a turned into an expression of this multi- thing of the past in Morningside's Ward cultural, multi-everything community of 27 if councillor Martin Mayer has his ours‚" he said. way. Meyer is on a mission to spruce up However, residents will have to be a substations by turning them into works little patient as the process that now needs of art. to be followed is a lengthy one. Meyer Meyer posted the suggestion on the will fi rst have to engage with the city's Ward 27 community Facebook page last Electricity Department for permission month and received an overwhelming and then ascertain whether funds are positive response from residents. He said available in the budget for the campaign the idea was sparked when he noticed to proceed. A cost factor analysis would the unsightly graffi ti on many of the also be required. substations in the area and the need for "We can also look into other options the city to have it removed. like making this a competition of some "My campaign to have these areas sorts, or having businesses, residents or Arty craft to inspire turned into works of art is based on streets "Adopt a box" and then carry the the fact that substations that have been cost of the repainting. professionally painted by graffi ti artists “I am a fi rm believer in community Robin Opperman from Umcebo Design, works on items for the Intellectual Property exhibit 2017 have been shown to have a less likely taking ownership of their spaces and of which opens at The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, on Thursday, 5 October at 5.30pm for 6pm. chance of being vandalised," he said. community partnerships and I foresee The exhibition is an annual event intended to bring local Durban and KZN artists and crafters "It is also is an opportunity to show this approach being used. So anyone with together to showcase their work and give the buying public a ‘home-grown’ alternative. The the true colours and vibrancy of artists some good ideas on how we can address exhibition will be opened by Rosemary Mangope, CEO of the National Arts Council. This year the in our area. Morningside is a wonderful the issue of budget limitations should exhibition is an exciting mix of jewellery, painting, decor, craft, furniture, collaborative projects, area, with a great mix of people and a please let me know‚" he said. fashion, music and performance. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and runs on Friday, cosmopolitan feel to it. Anyone willing to assist can email him 6 October from 9am to 3pm and Saturday, 7 October from 9am to 1pm. PHOTO: Val Adamson “I would love to see these beige boxes at [email protected]. 2 Friday, 6 October 2017 City lists festival successes, slams allegations of misuse of funds ETHEKWINI Municipality has slammed a purpose of being a socio-economic reports alleging the misuse of public engine. It showcases Durban as a liveable funds in its hosting of the 2017 Essence city leveraging its history, heritage and Festival in Durban. multiculturalism,” said Philip Sithole, In a media release last week, the city Acting Deputy City Manager, Economic said it was focused on maintaing the Development and Planning Cluster. CONCERNS over the functioning interests, doing business with The DA submitted queries about city’s position as the premier African “We acknowledges the concerns of the city's Ethics Committee municipalities, not attending a variety of alleged transgressions, destination for global sporting, conference because they relate to the management have been raised by DA councillor, meetings or non-payment of including a councillor benefi ting and entertainment events. of public funds. We have accounted Nicole Graham, who alleges municipal bills. If the councillor is from municipal business, but, she It said the Durban economy had to council on these issues and we will committee meetings are not held found guilty, the committee must said, these were seemingly not being benefi ted from this reputation with continue to do so. We are grateful for regularly and that there has been no subsequently recommend sanctions addressed. thousands of people attracted to the city to the support we have received from other feedback or action taken regarding to the eThekwini council," said Graham said the committee's attend global events hosted here. stakeholders such as the Durban Chamber complaints laid against ANC Graham. ordinary meetings for both August “There is a real need to continuously of Commerce, KZN Growth Coalition, councillors. She said hearings scheduled for and September were cancelled by invest in attracting local and international Religious and Traditional leaders and The Committee, which is June and July were both postponed, email with no explanation given. visitors into our City. The Essence businesses including organizations comprised of 10 councillors, is and hearings due to be held in "The effective functioning of Festival Durban is a live event with representing artists,” said Sithole. meant to meet monthly and make September could not continue as the the Ethics Committee is vital to deliberations on breaches of the meeting was inquorate as only two ensure accountability and reduce Councillors' Code of Conduct of the six ANC councillors arrived. corruption in the city. The fact that contained in the Municipal Systems "No hearing dates nor feedback this committee is not performing is The Municipality said the festival program producer will soon be heading to Act. have been provided for the a clear indication that council is not continued to produce sustainable the US to work as a Producer of the Steve "These breaches can include complaints laid against ANC serious about holding councillors outcomes in empowering emerging talent Harvey show after attending the festival’s the non-declaration of business councillors," she said. accountable," she said. across the arts and business fi elds. creative industries workshop that was The announcement by Hightowers conducted by Steve Harvey last year. The Petroleum from the United States of skills he will acquire will be transferred America, of a R14 billion investment back and benefi t many upcoming radio into the Durban Marina development and content producers. Waste Renewal Project bore testament Thobekile Mkhize, who founded to the focus of the Essence Festival as a Mabotho Designs, producing and selling driver of economic development. luxury bags exhibited at the festival, has The process to secure approvals was now set up a distribution channel in the underway to support the commencement United States. This year she attended the of the project. Essence festival in New Orleans where all Other notable success stories of her luxury bags were sold out. Mkhize is the empowerment of emerging black now servicing the US market with luxury businesses from the 2016 edition of bags, due to the empowering nature of the Essence Festival Durban include: Essence Festival. Bongi Shangase who started a Nyameka Ntonga, a self-taught fashion company, OhSo Bright Laundry Washing designer and dressmaker, exhibited Paste, attended the Essence Festival last her clothing line at last year’s festival. year and connected with partners from Today she counts amongst her customers, other parts of Africa, now she sells her cabinet ministers and many prominent products to a number of countries across South Africans. Africa. On day 1 of Essence Festival Durban Dr Lwazi Manzi, shared her vision of 2017, which started with a business an Afrocentric fi lm content generation and conference, Handsome Msomi, who distribution business to a US delegation established his own logistics company, attending the festival. To date, she has Sengikwenzile Logistics, received been introduced to Hollywood luminaries a pledge of support from Durban’s such as Danny Glover and her company business icon and billionaire, Mr Vivian Mercurial Pictures is a recipient of an Reddy, for mentoring and assistance investment from the United States. A with securing fi nance. This follows site in which her fi lm studios will be Msomi’s impassioned plea to the business constructed in Durban has been identifi ed. conference, for help in raising funding to The investment will stimulate growth of purchase 20 trucks that he needs to supply the fi lm industry in the city and KZN. to a mining operation that has awarded Sihle Mavundla, a Durban based radio him with letter of intent. CROW cares for a new generation of genets One of four baby genets being hand reared at CROW. The babies all Large Spotted Genets between the ages of one to three weeks- old, were rescued from different locations, around Durban. If you Parklands Medical Mews 8, 75 Hopelands Rd, Overport, Durban would like to help care for these (031)( 207 3470 [email protected] and other Spring orphans, contact CROW on 031 462 1127. Toast hope HOLAH (House of love and hope) will host a high tea on 28 October at Grace Riverside Church from 9am to noon. Enjoy a pop-up market before the high tea as well as performances by the Glitter Girls. Guest speakers include Monique Davies, a Grow occupational therapist. Food for the high tea will be sponsored by Avonmore Spar. There are 400 tickets on sale at R150 through webtickets. Contact Jodie at jodie@ likhonithemba.co.za or visit the Facebook page. Friday, 6 October 2017 3 DAVENPORT Square will host the CANSA ENJOY an evening of laughter Copy Dog production, A VEHICLE stolen in Berea was recovered in Shades of Pink 5km fun walk/run on 15 October with the return of Clinton which scooped a Standard Sydenham on Saturday morning.